Why did we run Kainos CodeCamp?
Date posted
9 August 2013
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7 Minutes
Why did we run Kainos CodeCamp?
Just as Kainos CodeCamp has drawn to a close, I wanted to share a few thoughts with you about why we wanted to run such an initiative.
Maybe you're a young person wondering what to do with your future? Perhaps you're a parent wondering how your son or daughter will ever find a job in this economic climate? Maybe you're just curious to see what this CodeCamp fuss is all about?
Let's face it, times are tough for a lot of people. However, despite the economic climate, the IT industry is thriving, supporting new business opportunities and increased efficiency in existing businesses.
As new technology appears, we need new technologists to develop and support it. IT is now a core skill required across fields ranging from Government to Gaming, Music to Medicine. Despite this obvious demand, the IT industry is experiencing a severe shortage of qualified individuals to fill the new roles that are appearing. For further background, have a look at these articles:
- IT Skills Shortage - BBC News (25/07/2013)
- EU Commission launches 'grand coalition' to tackle IT shortage - BBC News (05/03/2013)
- ICT skills shortage hampers Northern Ireland companies' expansion - BBC News (26/02/2012)